The Chinese regime has imposed sanctions on Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., the foreign ministry announced on June 11, a rare step as tensions between Beijing and Manila flare.
The sanctions bar Teodoro, his spouse, and his children from entering China and ban organizations and individuals within China from engaging in transactions or cooperation with the Philippines defense chief, according to a statement from the regime’s foreign ministry.
Without offering any specific examples, the Chinese foreign ministry accused Teodoro of repeatedly making “erroneous remarks” related to China, which allegedly undermined Beijing’s interests and damaged bilateral relations.
Teodoro’s office didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment….
Beijing Sanctions Philippine Defense Chief as Tensions Rise
